2-methylcyclohexanol, mixed isomers

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Description of first aid measures

Inhalation:Move exposed person to fresh air. If it is suspected that fumes are

still present, the rescuer should wear an appropriate mask or selfcontained

breathing apparatus. Keep person warm and at rest. If

not breathing, if breathing is irregular or if respiratory arrest occurs,

provide artificial respiration or oxygen by trained personnel. It may

be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth

resuscitation. Get medical attention. If unconscious, place in

recovery position and get medical attention immediately. Maintain an

open airway. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or

waistband.

Ingestion:Wash out mouth with water. Move exposed person to fresh air.

Keep person warm and at rest. If material has been swallowed and

the exposed person is conscious, give small quantities of water to

drink. Stop if the exposed person feels sick as vomiting may be

dangerous. Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by

medical personnel. If vomiting occurs, the head should be kept low

so that vomit does not enter the lungs. Get medical attention. Never

give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If unconscious,

place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately.

Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie,

belt or waistband.

Skin contact:Wash skin immediately with plenty of water and soap. Remove

contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention if irritation

occurs. Wash clothing before reuse. Clean shoes thoroughly before

reuse.

Eye contact:Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water, occasionally lifting the

upper and lower eyelids. Check for and remove any contact lenses.

Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes. Get medical attention if

irritation occurs.

Notes to physician : Basic aid, decontamination, symptomatic treatment.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing

media:Use dry chemical, CO2, water spray (fog) or foam.

Unsuitable extinguishing

media:Do not use water jet.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Hazards from the

substance or mixture:Combustible liquid. In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will

occur and the container may burst, with the risk of a subsequent

explosion.

Hazardous combustion

products:Decomposition products may include the following materials:

carbon oxides

Advice for firefighters

Special precautions for firefighters:Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity

of the incident if there is a fire. No action shall be taken involving any

personal risk or without suitable training. Move containers from fire

area if this can be done without risk. Use water spray to keep fireexposed

containers cool.

Special protective

equipment for fire-fighters:Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and selfcontained

breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece

operated in positive pressure mode.

Remark : Do not release runoff from fire to drains or watercourses

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions,

protective equipment and

emergency procedures:No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without

suitable training. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from

entering. Do not touch or walk through spilt material. Shut off all

ignition sources. No flares, smoking or flames in hazard area. Avoid

breathing vapour or mist. Provide adequate ventilation.

Environmental

precautions:Avoid dispersal of spilt material and runoff and contact with soil,

waterways, drains and sewers. Inform the relevant authorities if the

product has caused environmental pollution (sewers, waterways, soil

or air).

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Small spill:Stop leak if without risk. Move containers from spill area. Dilute with

water and mop up if water-soluble or absorb with an inert dry material

and place in an appropriate waste disposal container. Use sparkproof

tools and explosion-proof equipment. Dispose of via a licensed

waste disposal contractor.

Large spill:Stop leak if without risk. Move containers from spill area. Prevent

entry into sewers, water courses, basements or confined areas.

Contain and collect spillage with non-combustible, absorbent

material e.g. sand, earth, vermiculite or diatomaceous earth and

place in container for disposal according to local regulations. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment.

Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor. Contaminated

absorbent material may pose the same hazard as the spilt product.

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe

handling:Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see Section 8).

Eating, drinking and smoking should be prohibited in areas where this

material is handled, stored and processed. Workers should wash

hands and face before eating, drinking and smoking. Do not breathe

vapour or mist. Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and

clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate

respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Do not enter storage areas

and confined spaces unless adequately ventilated. Keep in the

original container or an approved alternative made from a compatible

material, kept tightly closed when not in use. Store and use away

from heat, sparks, open flame or any other ignition source. Use

explosion-proof electrical (ventilating, lighting and material handling)

equipment. Use non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures

against electrostatic discharges. To avoid fire or explosion, dissipate

static electricity during transfer by earthing and bonding containers

and equipment before transferring material. Empty containers retain

product residue and can be hazardous.

Conditions for safe

storage, including any

incompatibilities:

Store in accordance with local regulations. Store in a segregated and

approved area. Store in original container protected from direct

sunlight in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area, away from

incompatible materials (see section 10) and food and drink.

Eliminate all ignition sources. Separate from oxidizing materials.

Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use.

Containers that have been opened must be carefully resealed and

kept upright to prevent leakage. Do not store in unlabelled

containers. Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental

contamination.

Remarks : Protect from moisture. Keep away from acids and alkalis. Ensure

effective ventilation. Vent waste air only via suitable separators or

scrubbers.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

Not regulated.

Shipping

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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:

Not regulated.

Shipping

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Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

Not regulated.

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

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Chemical name:

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Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

Not regulated.

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

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Chemical name:

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Remarks

Additional transport information

Additional information

Special provisions / remarks / other:

Not dangerous cargo.
Irritating to the eyes.
Keep dry.
Keep away from cargo susceptible to odour.
Keep away from foodstuffs, acids and alkalis

Exposure controls / personal protection

Ingredient name 2-methylcyclohexanol

Occupational exposure limits:NAOSH (Ireland, 8/2007).

OELV-8hr: 50 ppm 8 hour(s).

OELV-8hr: 235 mg/m³ 8 hour(s).

OELV-15min: 75 ppm 15 minute(s).

OELV-15min: 350 mg/m³ 15 minute(s).

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Recommended monitoring

procedures:If this product contains ingredients with exposure limits, personal,workplace atmosphere or biological monitoring may be required to

determine the effectiveness of the ventilation or other control measures and/or the necessity to use respiratory protective

equipment. Reference should be made to European Standard EN 689 for methods for the assessment of exposure by inhalation to

chemical agents and national guidance documents for methods for the determination of hazardous substances.

Exposure controls

Risk management measures

Occupational exposure controls

Technical measures: Use only with adequate ventilation. Use process enclosures, local

exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep worker exposure to airborne contaminants below any recommended or

statutory limits. The engineering controls also need to keep gas, vapour or dust concentrations below any lower explosive limits. Use

explosion-proof ventilation equipment.

Personal protection measures

Respiratory protection:Use a properly fitted, air-purifying or air-fed respirator complying with an approved standard if a risk assessment indicates this is

necessary. Respirator selection must be based on known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and the safe

working limits of the selected respirator.

Recommended: Full mask with type ABEK filter if product forms vapours .

Hand protection:Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved

standard should be worn at all times when handling chemical products if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. After

contamination with product change the gloves immediately and dispose of them according to relevant national and local regulations

Recommended: (< 1 hour) Polyvinyl chloride - PVC, Nitrile rubber - NBR.

Eye protection:Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a risk assessment indicates this is necessary to avoid

exposure to liquid splashes, mists, gases or dusts.

Recommended: safety glasses with side-shields.

Skin protection : Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected

based on the task being performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist before handling this product.

Recommended: Wear protective clothing.

Hygiene measures : Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical

products, before eating, smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working period. Appropriate techniques should be used to

remove potentially contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.

Environmental exposure controls

Technical measures Emissions from ventilation or work process equipment should be

checked to ensure they comply with the requirements of environmental protection legislation. In some cases, fume

scrubbers, filters or engineering modifications to the process equipment will be necessary to reduce emissions to acceptable levels.

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity:No specific test data related to reactivity available for this product or

its ingredients.

Chemical stability:The product is stable

Possibility of hazardous

reactions:Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous reactions

will not occur.

Conditions to avoid:Avoid all possible sources of ignition (spark or flame). Do not

pressurise, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind or expose containers

to heat or sources of ignition.

Incompatible materials:No specific data.

Hazardous

decomposition products:Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous

decomposition products should not be produced.

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods

Product

Methods of disposal : Examine possibilities for re-utilisation. Product residues and

uncleaned empty containers should be packaged, sealed, labelled,

and disposed of or recycled according to relevant national and local

regulations. Where large quantities are concerned, consult the

supplier. When uncleaned empty containers are passed on, the

recipient must be warned of any possible hazard that may be caused

by residues. For disposal within the EC, the appropriate code

according to the European Waste List (EWL) should be used. It is

among the tasks of the polluter to assign the waste to waste codes

specific to industrial sectors and processes according to the

European Waste List (EWL).

Hazardous waste : The classification of the product may meet the criteria for a

hazardous waste.

Packaging

Methods of disposal : The generation of waste should be avoided or minimised wherever

possible. Waste packaging should be recycled. Incineration or

landfill should only be considered when recycling is not feasible.

Special precautions : This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way.

Care should be taken when handling emptied containers that have

not been cleaned or rinsed out. Empty containers or liners may

retain some product residues. Vapor from product residues may

create a highly flammable or explosive atmosphere inside the

container. Do not cut, weld or grind used containers unless they

have been cleaned thoroughly internally. Avoid dispersal of spilt

material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and

sewers.